Sneak into Windler: A Stylish Recap of Parade of Homes Industry Night
The 2025 Parade of Homes Industry Night: Sneak Into Windler brought together over 400 homebuilding professionals for an unforgettable evening of networking, home tours, food, fun, and flair. (photos below)
Hosted by Windler, one of Aurora’s most exciting new communities near E-470 and 56th, the event gave attendees a sneak peek into Aurora’s most spirited new home community. The night started with guests exploring new homes by Brightland Homes, Century Communities, New Home Company, and KB Home.
The celebration continued at Discovery Park for the Main Soirée, where attendees sipped, savored, and schmoozed with colleagues while enjoying food trucks, cocktails, and the Builder Product Expo Pop-up. A highlight of the night was the Sole Style Awards, where sneakers truly stole the spotlight. Guests showcased their freshest fits, boldest statements, and timeless classics, with awards also recognizing standout squads and the best sneaker struts of the night. The competition added a playful, stylish energy that reflected the creativity of the homebuilding community.
The Sole Style Awards winners included:
- Freshest Fit Award: Heather (Jones Design Group), Christine DiAnnie (Jones Design Group), Shawn Martin (Flatirons Fire)
- Boldest Statement Award: Joel Balzer (Zonda), Gina Spinelli (Heritage Title Company), Udie Ruiz (KB Home)
- Classic Kicks Award: Melissa Knapp (Azari Rug Gallery), Rick Sall (Godden/Sudik Architects),; Mirina Irfano (Civitas)
- Sole Squad Award: Corrie and Tanner Morley (Koala Insulation), Honorable Mention: Windler team
- Best Sneaker Strut Award: Gilda Zaragoza (Invalesco Group), Stacie Locke (StrucSure Home Warranty), Bryan Nadeau (Apex Technology)
As the evening transitioned into twilight, the Sneak Easy After Party, hosted by KB Home, wrapped up the celebration with cocktails, desserts, and laid-back vibes. It was the perfect way to close a night that blended business connections with fun, style, and inspiration.
The 2025 Industry Night was a resounding success thanks to the support of its sponsors and the hard work of the HBA of Metro Denver team and planning committee. Industry Night sponsors included Windler, Home Builders Foundation, Keas Concrete Coatings, Art and Business One, Westwood Professional Services, Craft Companies, Fusion Sign & Design, Honey Bucket, Accordant Company, Floor & Decor, Kimley-Horn, Lifetime Radon Solutions, Pella Windows & Doors of Denver & Northern Colorado, Rain Bird, Toll Brothers, Colorado Modern Communication, Ellis Communications Marketing, KB Home, 3 Trees Design & Drafting, Advanced Water Systems of Denver, Azari Rug Gallery, BuilderBeast Consulting, Flatirons Fire, Gatsby Glass of Centennial, Godden/Sudik Architects, Harris Kocher Smith, HR Green, Interior Logic Group, Primera, Redland, Specialty Appliance, Terracina Design, StrucSure Home Warranty, Appliance Factory Builder Division, Ascent Group, Ent Credit Union, Heritage Title, JR Engineering, Koala Insulation of Denver North & SE Denver, North Star Synergies, Pro Bid Energy, and Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Magazine.
Sponsors of the 2025 Denver Parade of Homes are Keas Concrete Coatings, Westerly, Fusion Sign & Design, Pella Windows & Doors of Denver and Northern Colorado, Ent Credit Union, The Aurora Highlands, Heritage Title Company, and Colorado Homes & Lifestyles.
